Newsworthy Attacks: How U.S. Drone Strikes Are Shaped by Media Coverage and Public Opinion

• In Event: Media Effects

Brief Overview

We examine how news coverage affects the timing and perception of U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan. We find that strikes are less likely to occur during periods of US news congestion and more likely to occur during periods of news pressure in Pakistan.

Authors

• Kirill Chmel, Columbia University

• Abhyudaya Tyagi, Columbia University